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April 2008
Volume 22
Online Issue #8

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Behind the scenes of the executive office

Vying to take the reigns of Metropolitan State presidency isn't exactly an easy task. One must possess the credentials, knowledge and skills best suited for an institution recognized for its rich diversity, high-quality learning environment and leading reputation. To put it simple, it's like professional boot camp for aspiring Metropolitan State presidents. And don't forget that President Bradshaw had some pretty immense shoes to fill. As opposed to working in a typical cubicle-infested milieu...

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Three presidential semi-finalists named for Metropolitan State University

Three presidential semi-finalists named for Metropolitan State University The names of three semi-finalists for president of Metropolitan State University have been submitted to the chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, James H. McCormick. The candidates are Kenoye Kelvin Eke, Sue Kiefer Hammersmith and Joseph F. Sheley. The semi-finalists were recommended by a search committee ...

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Memoirs of the Puerto Rico study trip

Puerto Rico? Is this a typo? Not for some students. From Feb. 23 to March 8, four Metropolitan State University students of the technical communication program conducted individual research in Puerto Rico. Lisa De Luney, Jennifer Klein, Ruth Macdonald and myself stayed in the Casa de Huespedes on the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras campus, where we also observed classes and worked with students. Professors Craig Hanson and Suzanne Walfoort accompanied the students.

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system meets performance goals

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has achieved all five performance goals set by the governor and legislature, including increasing enrollment of students taking college courses in science, technology, engineering and math, Chancellor James H. McCormick said today. The performance goals were adopted as part of the 2008-2009 legislative appropriation. Under the appropriation bill, which passed in the 2007 legislature, about $13 million, or 1 percent of the system's biennial appropriation has been held...

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Graduate Student Advisory Committee to hold Annual Spring Dinner on April 25

Metropolitan State University's student organization Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC), will be holding its 24th Annual Spring Dinner on Friday, April 25 at the Golden Valley Club. This year's event will feature Dr. Terry Hitchcock as the guest speaker who will be discussing the theme "Nothing is Impossible: Not a cliche but a motto to live by. "This is a main event for GSAC members and it serves as a great networking opportunity...

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